“What should I eat?” “How much should I eat?”  In a world of “super-sizing”, it’s easy to become somewhat confused about the amount of food we should really be consuming and how we should organize our plates for the greatest health benefits.  Put your mind to rest when cooking for diabetics by reading Marci Sloane’s article, Help in the Kitchen, where she discusses healthy eating and some invaluable tools to get you on the road to healthier living while understanding portion control.

Go here to read entire article: Help in the Kitchen By Marci Sloane, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE

There are so many things to think about when making food choices.  Portion sizes, fiber, carbohydrates, protein, fat and all the “good ones” we should focus on or the “bad ones” we need to avoid.  The temptations we are faced with make it nearly impossible to stay with the “healthy eating program” that our friendly dietitians try to engrain in our brains.  Marci Sloane, our nutrition and diabetes advisor, tries to set the record straight by making sense of food label reading.  Don’t miss her article, Food Label Reading Made Easier! if you want to have all of your frequently asked questions finally answered by someone who knows.

Go here to read entire article: Food Label Reading Made Easier By Marci Sloane, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE

Habits may be difficult to break and unfortunately many of us have become accustomed to eating larger portions. These large portions are typically filled with calories and carbohydrates – the possible result being higher glucose levels and obesity. Using plates that are designed to hold a healthier amount of food that encourage smaller portions are helpful just as using a food exchange list.

For more details please read Marci Sloane’s article on The Importance of Portion Control on Your Blood Sugar Level

With the holiday season fast approaching, many peoople are thinking of good times and great food with family & friends. This week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter is right on time with some great ideas for your Thanksgiving holiday. Marlene Koch, author of the best selling diabetes-friendly cookbook, Eat What You Love not only gives us some tips and tricks for healthy eating during the holidays, but she also throws in a few tasty recipes that will no doubt contribute to a healthy and happy Thanksgiving celebration for you and yours.

“A typical Thanksgiving dinner is estimated to contain anywhere from 2,000 to 4,000 calories, depending on what (and how much), fills your plate.”

“To help you celebrate the holiday, and the delicious food, in a way that will leave everyone happy and healthy, I updated how to create “The Healthy Holiday Meal,” with even more tips, tricks, and brand new recipes.”

Go here to read entire article: Healthy & Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes | Marlene Koch, RD

Got a sweet tooth but need to watch your sugar intake? You’re not alone! In this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter, Registered Dietician Marlene Koch gives us some healthy options for baking with less sugar and sugar substitutes.

“In recipes where sugar’s primary role is simply to sweeten, such as a cheesecake or mousse, swapping out most, or even all of the sugar, with a sugar substitute is not usually a problem… make sure that the amount of sugar substitute you use is equal to the amount of sweetness provided by the sugar called for in the recipe…”

Marlene goes on to give some great tips and  tricks for reducing the amount of sugar while baking and how to better utilize sugar substitutes so you can hit that “sweet spot” between sugar reduction and great taste. Marlene has proven to us that you can “have your cake and eat it too!”

Go here to read entire article: Sweet Tips for Reduced Sugar Baking - Marlene Koch, RD

Ever feel like having a chocolate fudge brownie, a few chocolate chip cookies or some other type of sugar-laden treat but felt too guilty to indulge? Well, in this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter you’ll find that you don’t have to feel guilty about your sweet tooth! This week’s guest author, Dietician Marci Sloane, gives us some great alternatives for satisfying your sugar cravings.

“…(The) days of forgoing the sweets are a thing of the past! The increased number of lower sugar and sugar-free foods can help you reduce the “sugar-cravings” and their lower calories help you meet your calorie budget.”

The highlight, of course, of this article are the quick & easy low-sugar recipes designed for both diabetics and those looking for tasty sugar alternatives!

Go here to read entire article: Marci’s Review of Low Sugar Baking Mixes - Marci Sloane, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE

With fat, sugar, and salt being the news these days as the focus of many folks looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter is most timely. In it, Marci Sloane, our resident diabetes educator, enlightens us with some eye-opening facts regarding consumption of these nutrients as well as some great tips for us to keep in mind when managing our daily intake.

“Many processed and prepared foods can be hiding very high amounts of one or all of these. Your body needs these nutrients for energy, but moderation and healthy choices allow you to take the best care of your body.”

“Fat is fattening. There are 9 calories for each gram of fat (carbohydrates and protein have only 4 calories per gram).”

“Sugar doesn’t have many calories: just 4 calories per gram. The problem is that it is lacking nutritional value and whatever isn’t used as energy gets stored as fat.”

“1 tsp of salt has 2,300 mg of sodium. Total amount recommended for the day is 1,500 mg of sodium.”

There’s truly some timely information here; paying heed to it could have a tremendous long-term impact on your health.

Go here to read entire article: Fat, Sugar and Salt Facts | Marci Sloane, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE

This week’s newsletter features Marlene Koch giving us a primer (with video!) on making healthy choices when it comes to our daily bread. Often referred to as the “staff of life,” bread has been a staple and a main part of the average diet for centuries.

In modern times there has been a movement toward reducing (or eliminating entirely) this staple from the daily diet, many times in an effort to reduce carbohydrate intake. However, Marlene shows us the way to healthy management of bread in our diets by pointing out that not only is bread a valuable  source of energy, but that there are many more options for the the portion- and calorie-conscious persons these days. We’re sure you will enjoy Marlene’s video and primer on some of today’s best bread bets.

Go here to read entire article: Bread 2.0 – Better Choices for Every Body | Marlene Koch

This week ADW offers seven new gift baskets for people with diabetes.  These baskets are combinations of products including diabetic testing supplies, diabetic snacks, and foot & skin care.  Some of the baskets include the Baker’s Delight Basket, the Diabetic Care Basket, the Skin Rejuvenating Basket, and the Taste of Italty Basket.

Any one of the seven baskets in our store would make the ideal holiday gift.  Treat the diabetic in your life to something special!

Maintenance is a top priority for anyone with diabetes. In this week’s newsletter, Marci Sloane, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE gives 12 simple steps to making the most out your diabetes maintenance routine. Limiting your carbohydrate intake at each meal, testing your blood glucose levels, and meeting with a doctor / health advisor regularly are just a few ways to optimize your regime. Read the entire article.

This week’s featured products will aide you in your goal of better maintaining your diabetes. The EatSmart Nutrition Scale is a great tool for helping you to manage your nutritional intake. It has nearly 1000 foods in its memory, making it a perfect addition for your kitchen. Keeping snacks handy is a great way to avoid drops. The ExtendCrisps Baked Snacks are both healthy and taste great. Use Blood Glucose Monitors regularly and test your A1c levels every 3 months to stay ahead of your diabetes.

Enjoy the succulent taste of freshly made Maple-Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake. This recipe has 228 calories and 34 g of carbohydrates per serving. Read the full recipe…